Hair and Hair Care

by Dale H. Johnson (Editor)

Overview

Reviews the chemical and physical properties, care and treatment of hair, including product development. The book discusses ethnic hair, its appropriate management measures and products; emphasizes manufacturing and sales strategies for domestic and international product viability; surveys instrumental methods for product performance evaluation; presents sensory and market research techniques for optimum consumer satisfaction; and more.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781351443449
Publisher:	CRC Press
Publication date:	12/19/2018
Series:	Cosmetic Science and Technology
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	384
File size:	4 MB

About the Author

Dale H. Johnson

Table of Contents

Morphology and properties of hair; physical properties of hair; cleansing of hair; conditioning of hair; hair styling/fixative products; hair waving; hair colouring; fragrance for hair care products; ethnic hair care; objective and instrumental methods for evaluation of hair care product efficacy and substantiation of claims; consumer research techniques; international regulations for hair care products.

Editorial Reviews

A source of information for cosmetic chemists and all those involved in the process of developing, marketing, and selling hair care products. Contains chapters on hair properties, cleansing, conditioning, hair styling and fixative products, waving, coloring, fragrance for hair care products, and ethnic products. Also covers methods for evaluation of product efficacy, consumer research techniques, and international regulation. Includes product formulas and b&w photos. Also of interest to dermatologists, physicians, pharmacists, beauticians, barbers, and hair stylists. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

Booknews

"For the dermatologist with an interest in the basic chemistry and development of hair care products, this text contains the most recent definitive knowledge on the subject. It is an important reference book for anyone who wishes to work in the hair care industry. "
—-Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology

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